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L2 Empuraan – movie review

For all you certified Mohanlal fans/ lovers this is his latest blockbuster offering of March 2025, part two of the Lucifer trilogy. L2 Empuraan courted a fair share of controversy even before it's release, the makers agreed to some cuts, however the audience flocked to see the uncut version before it was replaced in cinema halls. Apart from the controversies there are many other aspects of the film which make it the first superhit of Malayali cinema in 2025 which grossed over Rs 300 crores worldwide, for starters the thing that strikes you about the movie is that unlike any other south original non-dubbed movie this movie is generously interspersed with English and Hindi dialogues according to the requirement of the story. It starts with two independent storylines which then get entwined with the third, thus starting with the first story which involves the CIA and the internationa ....
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Raid 2 – movie review

The maverick director Raj Kumar Gupta applies the rules of larger-than-life heroes to the new chapter of the unsung Income Tax officer Amay Patnaik that he created almost seven years ago. The only major difference is that Ileana DCruz played Amay Patnaik's docile wife, in this version, Raid 2, his wife is played by Vaani Kapoor and while Taoji (Saurabh Shukla is now in jail, waiting for his parole. The role that he played earlier is now being enacted by none other than Riteish Deshmukh. If the first installment was set in the Indira Gandhi regime, the sequel unfolds during the V.P. Singh regime. Without overtly underlining the intent, the film finds faults in the politics of social justice and coalition governments. The honest hero is Amay Patnaik, while the nefarious villain hails from a backward group that emerged from the chappal business, and the shape-shifting official who touche ....
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HIT 3 – movie review

If you are a fan of suspense and thriller genres, 'HIT: The Third Case' - HIT 3 is not only taut and gripping but this PAN India thriller is also tailor-made for you. The film revolves around SP Arjun Sarkaar, a top police officer of the Telangana state's Homicide Intervention Team (HIT) officer is sent to Jammu and Kashmir to investigate a series of brutal murders by serial killers. The story is expected to be made to keep viewers on the edge of their seats with its intense and unpredictable twists. The trailer and teasers of HIT 3 revealed a dark, gripping storyline that delves deep into the psychological and physical challenges faced by the protagonist. Yes. This time, Arjun Sarkaar (Nani) replaces the level-headed Krishna Dev (Adivi Sesh) as SP of the fictional Homicide Intervention Team’s Visakhapatnam unit. His brutal reputation precedes him, and while he may appear to the ....
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The Bhootnii – movie review

Set against the eerie backdrop of a centuries-old haunted mansion, The Bhootnii blends humor with horror in a tacky and spooky narrative. At the heart of the story is a lingering spirit named Mohabbat, (Mouni Roy) whose soul remains trapped due to an unfulfilled tale of love. Mouni, as the ghost, portrays a haunting mix of vulnerability and resilience. Sanjay Dutt plays a quirky and spiritual baba who wants to help Mohabbat find peace. As he tries to free her soul, he faces many funny and frightening moments inside the mansion. The movie has plenty of scary scenes, which fail to scare you or make you laugh a lot. His journey through the haunted house is filled with hilarious encounters and eerie twists, making the film neither a rollercoaster of comedy nor a scary potboiler. Bollywood's obsession with following the same staid formula knows no bounds. When one period drama does well ....
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Jewel Thief – movie review

Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins movie review

Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins is the latest Bollywood film to be streaming on OTT platform, and being a Netflix presentation so it's available only on that platform. For beginning and to caution you it is far removed from the cult classic Jewel Thief of Dev Anand fame which had its own twists and was really appreciated when it was released way back in 1967. After all these years somebody thought about replanning a film with the same name but unfortunately it doesn't live up to the expectations. Shot on a good scale (one can give that much to it) however it leaves a lot to be desired, for starters it has got Saif Ali Khan a misfit in this role he doesn't look anything like his smooth talking self as one can see he is getting old for such roles, here you needed much younger Hero who is nimble and blithe in his demeanor as a Jewel thief (he tries hard to be that but is not convincing ....
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Jaat – movie review

Bollywood action hero, Sunny Deol succeeds in effortlessly executing action sequences in this film which are on par with the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone and Steven Seagal and matches them - most suited and comparable to what is suited for their ages. Therefore, the first credit should go to team of action directors Anal Arasu, Peter Hein, Naga Venkat and Ram-Lakshman for designing action, refraining from usual unnecessary acrobatics - that is apt for Sunny, which he effortlessly adapts to. Randeep Hooda has now established himself in Bollywood as a new alternative for filmmakers seeking nasty and a dangerous antagonist. Vineet Kumar Singh as Randeep's brother is as impressive as in his earlier films. The out-and-out action film opens with raw action sequence in some forest area of Sri Lanka where some militants manage to escape to coastal Andhra Pradesh ....
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Bilal: A New Breed of Hero – Hindi dubbed version review

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero - Hindi dubbed version movie review

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero - the film's Hindi dubbed version is now streaming on OTT platform. This is the first ever CGI animation, and the story behind this 1400-year-old animation saga is truly gripping. The cast includes Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (who played the yacht assassination target for Matt Damon in Bourne Identity and Ian McShane from HBO's "Game of Thrones" TV series. This animation film Bilal: A New Breed of Hero is based on the true story of Bilal ibn Rabah (voiced by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), a legendary historical figure in Islam who was the first muezzin -- a person who calls people to prayer -- in Mecca. Of Abyssinian descent, young Bilal (Andre Robinson) and his younger sister, Ghufaira (China Anne McClain), are captured and sold into slavery to Bourne Identity pagan landowner and merchant Umayya (Ian McShane) in a faraway land in the 7th century. Set a thousan ....
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Sikandar – movie review

Sikandar lacks a strong story line and is merely infused with unnecessary action. It is a redemptive relief for Salman Khan fans that he finally displays some improvement in his acting skills and emotions on screen (though this comes at such a late juncture in his long career) however a lot still needs to be done with the dialogues department. What really appears confusing as to whether the filmmaker intends to pass on the message of humanity, cautioning on ecological disasters or whether it is about a the King of Rajkot and his army on a mission of cleansing ills of the society. All hopes are shattered. Neither the story nor the super-man like action scenes featuring Salman Khan fighting 200 goons with his five man army sink in one’s mind. One is confused if he is watching an emotional film or rather a super hero flick. In fact the story doesn’t have anything in it worth menti ....
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Officer on Duty – Malayalam movie review

Kunchako Boban makes a strong return with his highest selling Malayalam hit 'Officer on Duty, which, after its feat at the box office Is now getting the maximum number of eyeballs on Netflix. In Officer on Duty, the protagonist Harishankar is introduced as a hot-headed and haughty police officer, who returns to duty after being demoted. We get a hint about his traumatic past through a phone conversation where his wife, played by Priyamani, asks him about taking medicines To put it in a nutshell, Officer On Duty is a gripping film which revolves around a demoted police inspector who sets out to investigate a counterfeit jewellery racket, in the process himself becoming entangled in a dangerous web of crime that puts his life at stake. Written by Shahi Kabir, the film starts off brilliantly, with an almost near-perfect first half that not only sets out to engage the audience but also de ....
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Return of the Dragon – Hindi movie review

Return of the Dragon is the dubbed version of the Tamil film Dragon. The film is out and out designed for youth, with a fresh take on complications in life and career in the modern age. Without getting preachy, the team tries to deliver an interesting film with comedy, emotion and thrills. Ragavan, infamous for his reckless ways and academic struggles, turns to fraud after a heartbreaking breakup, chasing wealth and power. However, his deceit leads him into perilous territory. Director Ashwath Marimuthu attempts to tell a story of a guy who descends into the depths of depravity only to find the shortest of ropes to hold on and miraculously crawl back to redemption. The movie revolves around a young man who struggles in college with 48 arrears but ends up making a good life for himself. However, life takes an interesting turn after he is forced to return to college and clear the arr ....
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